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Usługi społeczne wobec rodzin z niesamodzielnym seniorem
Social services towards families with dependent elderly

Author(s): Łukasz Jurek
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: long-term care; family care; social services

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of the article is to create an efficient (economically rational and socially effective) system of support for families with dependent elderly. First, there are presented problems of family caregivers associated with work, living standards, health, family and social life, factual preparation to be a carer. Next, a number of social services are discussed, as a family support, that helps to maintain its care function.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 239
  • Page Range: 341-351
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish